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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,047.39 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,047.39 and 235.87 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,047.39 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,047.39 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,047.39 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 247,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,047.88/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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